Electrical Foreman, Data Center Operations

Zekelman Industries•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Z Modular Power is seeking an experienced Data Center Electrical Foreman to lead electrical crews on some of the most advanced mission-critical construction projects in Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for directing daily field operations, coordinating craft labor, maintaining production goals, and ensuring electrical installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project quality standards. You will play a critical leadership role in delivering hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, cloud computing facilities, and other high-performance electrical construction projects where precision, reliability, and schedule discipline are essential. If you are a proven field leader who excels at motivating teams, driving productivity, and delivering quality work in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

7+ years of electrical construction experience.
2+ years of experience in a Foreman, Lead Electrician, or comparable leadership role.
Strong knowledge of: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Electrical safety and installation best practices.
Ability to read and interpret: Electrical drawings, One-line diagrams, Specifications, Equipment documentation, Work packages, BIM-generated layouts.
Demonstrated ability to plan work, organize crews, coordinate inspections, track production, and complete project documentation.
Strong conduit installation, cable management, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and quality-control skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout Texas and to other project locations as required.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and rotating schedules when project needs require.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull materials and equipment.
Repetitive use of hands, arms, and fingers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and task-specific protection.

Nice To Haves

Current Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
Experience working on: Hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure projects, HPC facilities, GPU-driven environments, Colocation facilities, Enterprise data centers, Mission-critical electrical construction projects.
Experience with: Medium-voltage infrastructure, Switchgear and transformer installations, Generator systems, UPS systems, Grounding systems, Busway installations, Commissioning and startup activities.
Experience managing punch lists, turnover documentation, testing requirements, and customer acceptance processes.
Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, tablets, electronic drawings, and digital field reporting tools.
Experience supporting modular construction, prefabricated electrical systems, skids, or repetitive installation programs.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical crews in the safe installation, testing, correction, and turnover of mission-critical electrical systems.
Plan daily work activities and assign responsibilities to ensure efficient execution.
Establish clear production goals and monitor progress throughout the workday.
Verify crew qualifications and provide direction, coaching, and support to team members.
Train and mentor electricians and apprentices on installation methods, safety expectations, quality standards, and best practices.
Review drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, equipment details, BIM layouts, and installation work packages with crews.
Supervise installation of: Conduit systems, Cable tray systems, Busway infrastructure, Grounding and bonding systems, Feeders and branch circuits, Control wiring, Switchgear, Transformers, Generators, UPS systems, Batteries, PDUs and RPPs, Electrical controls and associated equipment.
Verify routing, clearances, dimensions, elevations, labeling, and installation requirements before work begins.
Support equipment setting, cable pulls, terminations, testing, startup, energization, and commissioning activities.
Conduct pre-task planning meetings, toolbox talks, stretch-and-flex activities, and job hazard analyses.
Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, customer, and site-specific safety requirements.
Stop work immediately when unsafe conditions exist.
Perform first-work inspections, in-process quality checks, torque verification, labeling verification, and punch-list corrections.
Maintain focus on zero-defect installation standards and commissioning readiness.
Coordinate daily activities with other trades, vendors, quality personnel, commissioning teams, field engineers, and project leadership.
Monitor labor productivity, installed quantities, material usage, rework, and crew performance.
Maintain accurate: Daily reports, Manpower records, Inspection documentation, Redline drawings, Testing records, Turnover checklists.
Ensure required materials, tools, permits, inspections, and documentation are available before work begins.